Feb 13, 2025

Aarushi Bhadury

10 Exercises For Defined Abs

​Bicycle Crunches​

Lie on your back, knees bent, hands behind head. Bring opposite elbow to knee, extending the other leg. Engages obliques and rectus abdominis. Twist with control.

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​Cable Crunches​

Kneel before a high cable machine, holding rope attachment. Crunch down, elbows towards knees. Provides resistance for a more challenging crunch.

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​Crunches​

Lie on your back, knees bent. Lift shoulders off the floor, contracting abs. Targets rectus abdominis for a classic "six-pack" look. Focus on controlled movement.

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​Hanging Leg Raises​

Hang from a bar, overhand grip. Raise straight legs until parallel to the ground. Challenging exercise targeting lower abs. Requires significant core strength.

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​Leg Raises​

Lie on your back, legs extended. Lift legs while keeping them straight, then lower slowly. Works the challenging lower abdominal muscles. Use hands under hips for support.

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​Mountain Climbers​

Start in plank position. Alternate bringing knees toward chest, like running. Dynamic exercise working abs and providing cardio. Maintain a strong plank.

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​Plank​

Hold a push-up position on your forearms, body in a straight line. Engages core muscles, builds stability, and improves posture. Hold for time, focusing on perfect form.

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​Reverse Crunches​

Lie on back, knees bent. Lift hips off the floor, bringing knees towards chest. Focuses on the often-neglected lower abdominal muscles. Controlled and deliberate movement.

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​Russian Twists​

Sit with knees bent, feet slightly off the floor. Lean back slightly, hold a weight, and twist torso side to side. Works obliques and improves core rotation.

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​Wood Chops​

Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a weight. Rotate torso, swinging weight across body. Works obliques and improves rotational core strength.

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